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MFW 726Y

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFW 726Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 51,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,177 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,152 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front fork gaiters split

Fail 19 Nov 2013 49,915 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front fork gaiters split

Fail 24 Nov 2012 49,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,391 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,276 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 May 2010 45,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 42,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,580 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,823 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,410 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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MFW 726Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFW 726Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFW 726Y registered?

MFW 726Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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